Cartoon by Walt Handelsman for June 1, 2023.

Virginia compensated the victims of the 2007 Virginia Tech shooting. Why are the Virginia Beach shooting victims treated differently, author Sophia A. Nelson asks in a guest column.

Letter writers urge Virginia Beach to fund and work on Phase 4 Shore Drive improvements, argue permitting reform is the key to emissions reductions, and thank Opera in Williamsburg for bringing high quality entertainment to Williamsburg.

Cartoon by Drew Sheneman for May 31, 2023.

As air and road infrastructure hits its limits, the United States should invest in high-speed rail to reduce congestion and boost the economy, U.S. High Speed Rail Coalition Co-Chair Ray LaHood writes in a Chicago Tribune column.

Letter writers urge doctors to treat people with disabilities with respect, push communities to end homelessness, and express frustration about parking near the Oceanfront.

Treating gun violence as a public health crisis offers a promising path to blunt its impact and strengthen our communities.

Estimates suggest this year's oyster harvest could be a record-breaker. It shows a concerted effort to clean up the Chesapeake Bay is paying off.